Beaches and coastal escapes in Galway

Beaches and coastal escapes in Galway: 5 curated places with practical notes on cost, distance, parking and what makes each stop worthwhile.

• Dog’s Bay & Gurteen Bay - Free; 3 km around the headland
• Omey Island - Free; Low-tide causeway crossing, roughly 1.5 km of sand; full island loop about 1 hour
• Spiddal Beach (Trá na mBán / An Trá Mhór) - Free; Short sandy strand, roughly 200 m; 20-30 min visit
• Kilmurvey Beach, Inishmore - Free (ferry/flight to the island is paid); Sheltered crescent beach; 30-45 min visit, or combine with the walk up to Dún Aonghasa nearby
• Renvyle Beach - Free; Open strand backed by rock outcrops; 30-45 min walk

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